VIVID ROAR/ HEIDI MARIE
The creativity we all possess (whether we realize it yet or not!) is a portal to a better understanding of ourselves, each other, and our interconnectedness. I take pride in creating inclusive, safe environments for anyone and everyone to learn how to visually express their inner voice using the knowledge I've acquired as a life-long artist and through the pedagogical studies and teaching assistantship I completed while earning my Master of Fine Arts degree in painting.
For the past thirteen years my classrooms have been diverse. Sometimes they were located in schools or studios, in homeless shelters or counseling centers. Other times, while also working as the artist residency director at a nature sanctuary, they've been on forest trails, boat docks and shorelines. My students have ranged from preschool-aged through grade 12, college students, adults, and nursing home residents. Many have had no previous art experience and believed they were "not creative". How wonderful it's been to be there for thousands of "ah ha!" moments when they realized that actually, they WERE creative. All that was needed to bring it about was encouragement, guidance and a pressure-free environment.
Below you'll find a sampling of student work followed by testimonials.
For the past thirteen years my classrooms have been diverse. Sometimes they were located in schools or studios, in homeless shelters or counseling centers. Other times, while also working as the artist residency director at a nature sanctuary, they've been on forest trails, boat docks and shorelines. My students have ranged from preschool-aged through grade 12, college students, adults, and nursing home residents. Many have had no previous art experience and believed they were "not creative". How wonderful it's been to be there for thousands of "ah ha!" moments when they realized that actually, they WERE creative. All that was needed to bring it about was encouragement, guidance and a pressure-free environment.
Below you'll find a sampling of student work followed by testimonials.
My CV is available upon request.
The following are samples (some finished, some in progress) of student work from various classes, workshops, and camps including acrylic painting, watercolor painting, basic drawing, mixed media, drawing from life, creating mandalas, collage, nature art, creating and using plant-based dyes, weaving basics, and more. The contraption in the last two photos is something I built from pvc pipe and household items that combines lessons in art and physics (and fun!).
Student Work Samples
Testimonials
"Heidi was great and very helpful. She had a wonderful personality and if I had a question-concern she knew quickly how to remedy. I am already planning my next class." Marlene L.
"Just a quick note to say how very much I and my fellow artists-in-progress enjoyed the watercolor workshop. Heidi was so wonderful with all of us. Please, please, please have more programs! - Mary Ann V.
"My daughters and I attended a class in August. Heidi was the instructor. She was wonderful. She was funny and connected with us all immediately." - Rosemarie B
"I absolutely loved learning from Heidi!! What a gem!" - Christina C.
"Lots of fun - people surprised themselves with undiscovered talent!" - Roz M.
"Heidi was an awesome instructor! More painting classes on the schedule would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!" - Gloria T.
"Looked for sessions locally, found and took a class with Heidi last summer and loved it." Jean R.
"These classes are awesome! Having a blast. Thank you Heidi!" - Linda M.
"The painting workshop was very informative - covered more than the basics. Heidi was very personable, professional, and fun! I look forward to more classes." - Mary B.
"Just a quick note to say how very much I and my fellow artists-in-progress enjoyed the watercolor workshop. Heidi was so wonderful with all of us. Please, please, please have more programs! - Mary Ann V.
"My daughters and I attended a class in August. Heidi was the instructor. She was wonderful. She was funny and connected with us all immediately." - Rosemarie B
"I absolutely loved learning from Heidi!! What a gem!" - Christina C.
"Lots of fun - people surprised themselves with undiscovered talent!" - Roz M.
"Heidi was an awesome instructor! More painting classes on the schedule would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!" - Gloria T.
"Looked for sessions locally, found and took a class with Heidi last summer and loved it." Jean R.
"These classes are awesome! Having a blast. Thank you Heidi!" - Linda M.
"The painting workshop was very informative - covered more than the basics. Heidi was very personable, professional, and fun! I look forward to more classes." - Mary B.
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